Top prestigious professions in Canada in 2023. Who gets paid more?
Immigrants have many opportunities to find work in Canada and even get into the highest paying jobs right away.
Major recruiting company Randstad Canada has studied the demand for professionals in most professions, and has highlighted their salary range. See the top 10 in-demand and high-paying occupations in Canada for 2023, compiled from several studies.
- A developer can earn between $68,000 CAD and $155,000 CAD per year.
- A mechanical engineer claims a salary of $66,000 to $131,000 a year.
- Financial analysts and business analysts earn between $80,000 CAD and $120,000 CAD per year.
- An HR manager will not agree to work for less than $75,000 CAD. The maximum salary is $110,000 CAD per year.
- An accounting specialist and an accountant (2 different qualifications) are targeting a salary of $61,000 CAD — $114,000 CAD.
- An electrical engineer — $80,000 CAD to $100,000 CAD per year.
- A registered nurse with a degree and license will earn between $68,000 CAD and $94,000 CAD.
- A millwright can expect $50,000 CAD for entry-level positions and $95,000 CAD with experience.
- A good welder in Canada will earn $40,000 CAD to $74,000 CAD.
- A forklift driver — $40,000 CAD to $58,000 CAD.
The wage differential can vary depending on experience and area. For example, electrical engineers are in high demand across Canada, but in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta the hourly rate is initially higher. Especially for those professionals who work in the energy field.
Forklift drivers across the country are needed who have been specially trained and have the proper credentials.
Digitalization, information technology, and business development are some of the main areas that are constantly developing, expanding, and where the government is investing money. Therefore, these areas need good specialists, and they are offered good salaries.
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